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8 WAC Magazine | wac.net from the Immediate Past Chairman Letter A year later, still learning Even aer a year as Chairman of the Board of Governors, I am still surprised by how much I continue to learn about all the Club has to offer. One of my favorite parts of being Chairman has been attending the regular committee meetings and learning about new offerings around the Club—from food and beverage to fitness to events. One of my favorite meetings is the Program Board, which oversees Club Programs. Each of the Program Board's subcom- mittees and affinity groups reports about its latest events, and the combined activities fill multiple pages. WAC members can see this reflected in the extensive event listings on the WAC app. I find myself wanting to overcommit and attend something daily, and I am filled with pride about how special the WAC is for people with so many diverse interests and backgrounds. Working with the WAC team and WAC members over the past year has been a wonderful experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve. I look forward to remaining involved and continuing to enjoy everything the WAC has to offer. I hope to see you around the Club! Best, Remembering Ralph As this issue of WAC Magazine went to press, I learned that we lost a WAC legend when member Ralph Bruksos passed away this past July. Ralph's friends oen referred to him as the "Mayor of the WAC." Ralph joined the WAC in 1960. He spearheaded a 4:30 am running group for many years, hosted and led execu- tive roundtable and meditation groups at the Club, went out of his way to welcome new members, and served as a mentor for dozens of members, including me. We'll miss you, Ralph. Roger Wylie Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Governors Congratulations! e Washington Athletic Club Board of Governors is proud to introduce the officers for the 2024–2025 term, as approved by the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors on June 26, 2024. MARIA FINLAYSON CHAIRMAN Chair, Executive Committee ARNIE WILLIG CHAIRMAN ELECT Chair, Audit Committee LINDSAY LUNDBERG VICE CHAIRMAN Chair, House Committee AL FORNEY TREASURER Chair, Finance Committee LAURA INVEEN SECRETARY Chair, Athletic Committee